Jewellery offered significant symbolism during the Medieval period. Not only was it used as a display of wealth and social status but it also served as a practical purpose. The imagery of rings was important for authentication of documents and letters, but also for personal reputation. The material each piece was produced from played a major part in the hierarchy system. Those of royalty and nobleness would wear gold where as those of a lower status would wear bronze and copper as it was a more affordable metal. These pieces were then enriched with precious stones and different metal work techniques including filigree, chasing, repoussé, gilding and granulation.
Medieval Bronze Ring with Engraved Quadruped
£ 150.00
A fine medieval ring cast from bronze. The piece consists of a regular loop with the shoulders widening to a square bezel. The bezel features a depiction of a stylised quadruped. Small, uniform incisions form a horizontal curved line for the body, four vertical lines beneath as legs and two straight horizontal lines at the left end of the curve representing the animal’s head. The supporting shoulders are embellished with a geometric motif on either side.
Closes UK Ring Size: Q
Condition: Very good condition.
SOLD
| Weight | 3.73 g |
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| Dimensions | W 2 cm |
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